The Heart of Gratitude: The Power of Connection & The Obedience to Start

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Brian and Kersha hit pause on the usual teaching topics to embrace the spirit of the season—gratitude. They pull back the curtain to honor the "village" that makes Crazy Unbelievable Faith possible, acknowledging that no great mission is accomplished alone. From the pivotal conversation with Larry Levine that sparked the podcast’s inception to the behind-the-scenes wizardry of Chris Decker and the marketing team, the couple highlights the importance of recognizing those who pave the way. Brian reflects on the power of connections—referencing guests like Chris Robinson, Jerry Anderson, and the Bryant family—while Kersha expresses deep appreciation for the obedience required to launch this platform. They discuss the "ripple effect" of saying yes to God, the beauty of acting as a "hub" for relationships, and the story of Hunter Murray’s radical transparency. This isn't just a list of thank-yous; it’s a heartfelt look at how community, forgiveness, and stepping out in faith weave together to create something bigger than ourselves. It’s a reminder to look for the "glass half full" during the holidays and to value the people God places on your path.

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🔥 What You’ll Learn

• The "Who" Over "What": Why the most valuable asset you have isn't your knowledge base, but your community connections (the "Connector" mindset).

• The Origin Story: How a single conversation (with Larry Levine) and a moment of obedience can morph into a platform that touches thousands.

• The Obedience Ripple: Understanding that your "yes" to God—whether writing a book or starting a podcast—often unlocks doors for others.

• The "Hub" Mentality: How to view your network not just as contacts, but as a web of people you are responsible for connecting to one another.

• The Identity Shift: Learning from Hunter Murray’s story about the courage to strip away professional success to rebuild a true identity in Christ.

• Family as Ministry: Insights from the Bryant family on how parents and children can collaborate to serve God together (like writing Trusting Timothy).

• The Thanksgiving Mindset: How to navigate stressful family holidays by intentionally choosing to look for the good and be the "lightener of the load."

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Brian: "It's not what you know, it's who you know... carrying that mindset of 'who is it that you know that I should know?' and sharing those communities.”

• Kersha: "Thank you for your obedience to God... God asked this of us earlier in the year and we both were kind of like, 'Did I hear this?' And we did."

• Brian: "Look for the good. Always look at the glass being half full, not half empty."

• Kersha: "Thank you for being the armor that we need as a family... the funny guy that can walk into a tense room and just really lighten the load."

• Brian: "All to strip away some identity and rebuild it... [Hunter's] transparency of holy cow, God asking him to step away from a very large income."

• Brian: "Illiteracy today is not the inability to read. It's the inability to learn, unlearn, and relearn something." (Reflecting on the growth of the guests).

• Brian: "Jerry Anderson teaches how to be a man of forgiveness and grace, and to look beyond yourself just through his actions."

🛑 Reflect + Apply: Questions to Ask Yourself

• Who are the people in your "village" that you need to thank this week? Have you acknowledged their impact on your life?

• Are you operating as a "Hub"? Who is one person you know that needs to be introduced to someone else you know?

• Is there something God has asked you to do (like write a book or start a ministry) that you are hesitating on? What would happen if you were simply obedient?

• When you enter family gatherings this week, are you bringing tension or are you the one "lightening the load"?

• Is your identity tied to your income and success, or are you willing to "strip it away" if God asked you to, like Hunter Murray?

• How can you apply the "glass half full" perspective to a difficult relationship this holiday season?

• Have you thanked your spouse or partner recently for being the "armor" or support in your life?

📖 Biblical Principles Focus

This episode is a practical application of key biblical principles, including:

• Principle of Gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:18): The core theme of the episode: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

• Principle of Fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25): The discussion on community and connections highlights the importance of "spurring one another on toward love and good deeds."

• Principle of Obedience (James 1:22): Brian and Kersha’s journey of starting the podcast emphasizes being "doers of the word, and not hearers only."

• Principle of One Body (1 Corinthians 12:12-27): Acknowledging the editors, marketers, and guests illustrates that we are all different parts of one body, working together for a greater purpose.

🙌 Join the Movement

If you are entering this holiday season feeling overwhelmed or just needing a recharge, this episode is your reminder that you are part of a larger community. Brian and Kersha’s expression of gratitude is an invitation for you to audit your own circle and give thanks for the people sharpening you. This is a call to stop walking alone and start embracing the "hubs" and connectors in your life. Your journey of faith is richer when shared, and your obedience could be the key to someone else's breakthrough.

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